Revised Guidelines for Putters on 'Plain in Shape' and Head Dimensions

Revised Guidelines for Putters on 'Plain in Shape' and Head Dimensions

The focus of these new guidelines is on The R&A's interpretation of the 'plain in shape' Rule under Appendix II, 4a. Whilst no change will be made to the Rule itself, the Rule will now be interpreted in such a way that there will be more permissible 'exceptions' made for putters – most notably that appendages will be permitted to the main body of the head of a putter, even if the appendage is not primarily for the purpose of mass or weight distribution. In addition to this, The R&A has decided to introduce certain limits on putter head dimensions under Appendix II, 4b of the Rules.